Raw Room

By Daren Bates and Jalen Collins

NFL Vets Daren Bates and Jalen Collins talk Sports, Culture and Current Events with Special Guests... more

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How many episodes does Raw Room have?

The podcast currently has 256 episodes available.

Raw Room episodes:

March 05, 2025 Black Velvet
Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad back in the studio to talk NFL Combine including top QB prospects, players not doing drills, Jalen and King remember their Combine experiences, the guys review the NFLPA Report Cards and how it compares to their time in the league, the guys discuss the NFL replacing the first down chains with Hawk Eye Technology and a possible onside kick return rule, the guys talk Saquon Barkley gifting his offensive line truckloads of beer and King talks about some of the best gifts he's gotten from teammates, the guys break down the latest transactions across the league including Myles Garrett possibly landing in Philadelphia, Davante Adams potential destinations, the 49ers trading Deebo Samuel to Washington for a 5th round pick, the guys discuss the NBA suspending Bobby Portis for violating the league's substance policy and he details surrounding the story, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest resumes for another epic edition, and much more!
Visit https://wddedu-ng.myshopify.com for the official Raw Room Spring Drop Pre-Sale!

Follow @Raw__Room on Twitter/IG to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
2h 16min
February 26, 2025 Moon Blend (ft Brandon Bolden)
Today's episode of the Raw Room features 2x Super Bowl champion running back Brandon Bolden as he joins the squad in studio to discuss his journey from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to winning 2 Super Bowls with the New England Patriots as him and Jalen discuss the infamous 28-3 comeback, Brandon tells the guys about his unique recruiting process that led him to Ole Miss, making a name for himself in the NFL despite going undrafted and missing calls during the NFL Draft, finding out about failed drug tests during the NFL combine for the first time, Brandon tells the guys what it was like joining the Patriots team coming off of a Super Bowl loss, funny stories about Bill Belichick and a look inside the franchise, Brandon tells the guys about his battle with cancer, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues, and much more!
Visit https://wddedu-ng.myshopify.com for the official Raw Room Spring Drop Pre-Sale!

Follow @Raw__Room on Twitter/IG to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
2h 31min
February 19, 2025 Purple Cream (ft Ronald Ollie)
Today's episode of the Raw Room features star of Netflix's Last Chance U and former Raiders defensive tackle Ronald Ollie as he joins the squad in the studio to talk his unique path to stardom, his road from small town to JUCO to the NFL, Ollie gets real about Coach Buddy Stephens and how Netflix portrayed him affecting his playing career, and tells the guys about the truth about how Jon Gruden and the Raiders released him and opens up about the mental health aspect, Jalen compares his experience in the CFL to Ollie and how they were almost teammates, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!
Visit https://wddedu-ng.myshopify.com for the official Raw Room Spring Drop Pre-Sale!

Follow @Raw__Room on Twitter/IG to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
2h 18min
February 17, 2025 Blue Meteorite
Today's bonus episode of the Raw Room features the full squad doing a live show for an exclusive audience at Friends in Low Places in Nashville for a special evening sponsored by Google Fiber as the guys discuss their journey thus far in the podcasting world as they transitioned from their NFL careers, the highs and lows through the first 250 episodes, the guys discuss some future plans, and get into some football stories and discuss the parallels with the podcasting industry.
Visit https://wddedu-ng.myshopify.com for the official Raw Room Spring Drop Pre-Sale!

Follow @Raw__Room on Twitter/IG to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
34min
February 12, 2025 Banana Cream
Today's episode of the Raw Room features the JC and King recapping the Philadelphia Eagles win over the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, the guys re-visit their Eagles predictions through the playoffs, Philadelphia's pass rush frustrating Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts winning Super Bowl MVP, the guys talk about the official Raw Room Super Bowl Party sponsored by Google Fiber this past weekend, Kendrick Lamar's halftime show, Eagles fans tearing up the city after the Super Bowl win, King goes off on the NFL MVP award going to Josh Allen over Lamar Jackson, the guys talk what the process is like in the facility as the season ends with exit meetings, the guys talk about SEC basketball heating up as March Madness nears with Auburn remaining at the top spot in the AP Poll, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape continues on, and much more!
Visit https://wddedu-ng.myshopify.com for the official Raw Room Spring Drop Pre-Sale!

Follow @Raw__Room on Twitter/IG to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
1h 5min
February 06, 2025 Papaya Punch (ft LaMichael James)
Todays' episode of the Raw Room features Oregon Ducks legend and former San Francisco 49ers running back LaMichael James as he stops by the studio to talk about his journey to the being a Heisman finalist and to the NFL, going through culture shock when getting to Oregon, putting up number in the Chip Kelly offense, learning the business of the NFL, LaMichael and Bates break down some key moments when they faced off against each other in the 2010 BCS National Championship between Auburn and Oregon, Coach Bates tells the guys about coaching in the East-West Shrine Bowl, the guys preview the Super Bowl, Bates calls out JC and King for their Eagles and Commanders prediction, the guys analyze the NBA trade deadline drama, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!
Visit https://wddedu-ng.myshopify.com for the official Raw Room Spring Drop Pre-Sale!

Follow @Raw__Room on Twitter/IG to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
2h 59min
January 29, 2025 London Marker
Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in the studio to break down all the action from conference championship weekend, the comment section talking trash about the guys' Eagles vs Commanders predictions, the key moments from Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City Chiefs taking down Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, the guys talk about Coach Bates handling special teams duties at the East-West Shrine Bowl, the guys preview the big Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles, compare the Patriots and Kansas City dynasties, debate if a three-peat catapults Patrick Mahomes to official GOAT status, the guys discuss the Steelers potential moves in the NFL Draft and at quarterback, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues, and much more!
Visit https://wddedu-ng.myshopify.com for the official Raw Room Spring Drop Pre-Sale!

Follow @Raw__Room on Twitter/IG to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
1h 15min
January 23, 2025 Spritzer (ft Ronald Ollie)
Today's episode of the Raw Room features Ronald Ollie, star of Netflix's Last Chance U, as he stops by the studio to talk ball with the guys as the squad breaks down Ohio State's win over Notre Dame in the CFP national title game as the guys break down the key storylines from the game, Ryan Day's golf cart accident after the game, whether or not the CFP committee got it right and the SEC not being represented in the title game, the squad breaks down the NFL playoff action including the Kansas City Chiefs getting a win over the Houston Texans as the guys discuss the narrative out there involving the officials and the Chiefs, Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders upsetting the Detroit Lions, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills advancing after a win over the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson after a dramatic finish, the Eagles getting a close win over the Rams in the snow with the help of 200 yards from Saquon Barkley, the guys preview the AFC and NFC championship games, the guys discuss the New England Patriots hiring former Titans coach Mike Vrabel after letting Jerod Mayo go one year into his tenure, the Bears hiring Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!
Visit https://wddedu-ng.myshopify.com for the official Raw Room Spring Drop Pre-Sale!

Follow @Raw__Room on Twitter/IG to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
1h 58min
January 17, 2025 Alien Grapevine
Today's episode of the Raw Room features Coach Bates back in the studio as he tells the guys about his first season with the Carolina Panthers, tells trash talk stories on the field, celebrations, and the direction of the franchise, the guys break down the college football playoff results and the upcoming Ohio State vs Notre Dame championship game, the squad recaps the NFL playoff drama, Sweet is sick the Steelers season with 5 straight losses, the guys talk Saquon Barkley giving himself up instead of breaking a long run for a score at the end of the Eagles and Packers game, AJ Brown reading a book on the sideline, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!
Visit https://wddedu-ng.myshopify.com for the official Raw Room Spring Drop Pre-Sale!

Follow @Raw__Room on Twitter/IG to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
1h 36min
January 08, 2025 Candy Cake
Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad back in the studio to discuss the latest storylines in the football world including the College Football Playoffs down to 4 teams, the NFL Playoffs kicking off this weekend with the Wild Card matchups, Sweet tries to gear up for a Steelers post-season run, the guys discuss what the Titans should do with the top pick in the NFL Draft - and if Shedeur Sanders or Travis Hunter is the right pick for the franchise, the guys talk about the Panthers late-season turnaround and Bryce Young seemingly finding his groove, King doesn't hold back on the Patriots firing Jerod Mayo after one season, JC is salty with how the Falcons season ended after a possible playoff birth didn't go Atlanta's way, the guys break down the path to the Super Bowl, the guys predict the College Football Playoff semi-final round, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!
Visit https://wddedu-ng.myshopify.com for the official Raw Room Spring Drop Pre-Sale!

Follow @Raw__Room on Twitter/IG to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!

Follow Daren Bates:
Instagram: @weslynn_son56
Twitter: @DB_5Trey

Follow Jalen Collins:
Instagram: @jaycar_32
Twitter: @JayCar_11

Follow Alex Sweet:
Instagram: @mr.asweet
Twitter: @ShokhtheWorld

Follow King Dunlap:
Instagram: @dynastyoline
Twitter: @dynasty_oline

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLw

Produced & Edited by:
Feyzan Shareef
IG/Twitter: @feyzanbeats
[email protected]

Social Media Manager/Cover Art:
Matt Keaton:
IG/Twitter: @FastNasty

Photography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:
Jon Maine:
Twitter: @mainegretzky
IG: @jaystate
...more
2h 26min

FAQs about Raw Room:

How many episodes does Raw Room have?

The podcast currently has 256 episodes available.

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